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Jobbatical helps highly skilled professionals secure the Netherlands EU Blue Card with expert support on eligibility, application, and relocation, ensuring full compliance with Dutch and EU regulations.
The Netherlands EU Blue Card is designed for highly skilled non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who want to work and live in the Netherlands with enhanced mobility rights throughout the European Union.The EU Blue Card offers superior EU mobility rights but requires higher salary thresholds. It is ideal for ambitious international professionals seeking not just Dutch employment, but a gateway to long-term European career opportunities with enhanced mobility and settlement rights.
The Netherlands EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit designed for highly qualified non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who want to live and work in the Netherlands. Based on EU Directive 2009/50/EC, it enables skilled professionals to access the Dutch labor market while enjoying mobility benefits across EU member states.
The Blue Card is valid for up to four years (or the duration of the work contract + 3 months) and offers a path towards permanent residence. Holders also benefit from simplified intra-EU mobility after 18 months.
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The Netherlands EU Blue Card offers highly skilled professionals a fast-track path to working and living in one of Europe’s most innovative economies. With benefits like EU-wide mobility, family reunification, and access to permanent residence, it’s the ideal permit for ambitious international talent.
With Jobbatical’s expertise and Dutch IND compliance support, your relocation journey becomes seamless.
Ready to apply for your Netherlands EU Blue Card? Start today with Jobbatical — or visit the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) or the Dutch embassy in your country for official requirements.
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The EU Blue Card is a combined residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to live and work in the Netherlands, aimed at attracting skilled professionals in fields like IT, engineering, and science. It facilitates EU mobility and is valid for the contract duration plus 3 months, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with a higher education degree (at least 3 years, evaluated by Nuffic if foreign) or 5 years of relevant professional experience (3 years for ICT roles in the last 7 years), a job offer with a minimum 6-month contract, and meeting the 2025 salary threshold. No labor market test is required.
Standard threshold: €5,688 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance), equating to €73,716.48 annually including allowance. Reduced threshold: €4,551 per month (€58,980.96 annually) for graduates within 3 years of completing studies. Thresholds are updated annually.
The employer or employee can apply via the IND portal. If the employer is a recognized sponsor (optional), processing is 30 days; otherwise, up to 90 days. An MVV (entry visa) may be needed for certain nationalities, collected at a Dutch embassy.
Valid passport, employment contract (at least 6 months), proof of salary, higher education diploma (with Nuffic evaluation if foreign) or work experience evidence, health insurance proof, and criminal record certificate if applicable. New companies may need additional economic activity proof.
Valid for the employment contract duration plus 3 months, with a maximum of 5 years. It can be renewed if conditions are met.
Allows work without separate permit, EU mobility (up to 90 days in other EU countries without work permit), family reunification with work rights for dependents, pathway to permanent residency after 5 years, ability to start a side business, and protection during sick leave (up to 12 months below threshold).
Yes, spouses/partners (including unmarried with proof of durable relationship) and children under 18 can apply for dependent permits. They receive work authorization and access to education/healthcare; children pay reduced tuition fees at Dutch universities.
You have a 3-month search period to find new qualifying employment in the Netherlands or another EU country. If not, the permit may be revoked, but extensions are possible during illness (up to 12 months).
Yes, after 12 months, you can switch employers without reapplying, provided the new job meets criteria. Notify IND; shorter periods may require a new application.
Yes, typically a higher education degree (3+ years), but 5 years of relevant experience substitutes (3 years for ICT). Foreign degrees need Nuffic evaluation.
EU Blue Card requires a degree/experience and offers EU mobility, longer validity (+3 months), better sick leave protection, and no sponsor requirement. Kennismigrant has lower/no education needs, age-based thresholds, but less EU flexibility and stricter salary adherence.
Yes, you can start a side business alongside your main job, as long as primary conditions (salary, employment) are met.
30 days if employer is a recognized sponsor; up to 90 days otherwise.
Application fee: €405, paid to IND. Additional costs may include Nuffic evaluation (€150) or translations.
Yes, proof of Dutch health insurance or equivalent coverage is mandatory upon application and arrival.
Yes, after 5 years of continuous EU residence (including time in other EU countries), if you meet integration, income, and language requirements.
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